Overview

• Ozzie Albies to miss eight weeks with a fractured wrist, adding to Atlanta's injury woes.
• All-Star pitcher Max Fried placed on the 15-day IL with forearm neuritis.
• Veteran Whit Merrifield signed to provide depth but suffers a finger injury during warmups.
• Prospect Nacho Alvarez called up to help fill the gaps in the Braves' roster.
• Atlanta's playoff position threatened as they trail the Phillies by 8.5 games in the NL East.